Associate Professor with Tenure in Screenwriting

University of Michigan - Department of Film, Television, and Media; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan's Department of Film, Television, and Media invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Associate Professor position in screenwriting, to begin August 25, 2027. This year-long appointment leads to tenure consideration within the college.

The successful candidate will teach advanced screenwriting courses, direct the Screenwriting Program, and contribute to program growth and fundraising.

Qualifications

• MFA or equivalent degree required.
• Strong record of produced and optioned work.
• Extensive teaching experience at a major university.
• Evidence of leadership experience.
• Demonstrated commit­ment to program building/fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Teach upper-level screenwriting courses and electives.
• Direct the Screenwriting Program.
• Maintain an active record of writing and production.
• Contribute to the self-governance of the Department and the College.

Skills

Screenwriting

Teaching

Program leadership

Fundraising

Productions experience

Education

MFA or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Film, Television, and Media, Associate Professor with Tenure, University of Michigan

The Department of Film, Television, and Media at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position to teach in the screenwriting field to begin August 25, 2027. This is a university year appointment and will be at the level of Associate Professor, with tenure.

The Department of Film, Television, and Media offers a variety of courses in screenwriting and television writing that build on the University of Michigan’s long and distinguished dramatic writing tradition. With a team of talented and produced screenwriters as lecturers and a variety of unique resources (including a vast library of scripts in the Donald Hall Collection, the James Gindin Visiting Artist Series, and the Peter and Barbara Benedek Artist in Residence Program), the Screenwriting sub major at Michigan provides students with a unique opportunity to learn from accomplished teachers and an array of A-List Hollywood and Independent artists.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach upper-level screenwriting courses and electives, direct the Screenwriting Program, maintain an active record of writing and production, and contribute to the self-governance of the Department and the College.

Required Qualifications

• MFA or equivalent
• Strong record of produced and optioned work
• Extensive teaching experience at a major university
• Evidence of leadership experience
• Demonstrated commitment to program building/fundraising

Review of dossiers will begin on November 1, 2026; applications received after October 30, 2026 may not receive full consideration.

Employment will require both a successful criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form, and must meet all degree requirements prior to the start date of the position. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.